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Fiber Conference 2025

64th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress: Call for Papers

The Dornbirn GFC is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers, and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place 10 – 12 September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria. By Sibylle Michel

Events

Edana hosted Sustainability Forum 2024

The Sustainability Forum 2024 showcased pathways to a greener future for the Nonwovens Industry. By Editorial staff

Textile recycling

Selenis and Syre in strategic partnership

The two companies announce a strategic partnership to establish a textile-to-textile recycling plant in Cedar Creek, North Carolina, USA. By Editorial staff

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts expand their PVD technology capabilities to enhance sustainability and performance. By Editorial staff

Pedro Jacques de Sousa: “This year’s virtual Global Summit was a great success! We were thrilled to be joined by a group of highly engaged speakers and guests who shared their knowledge and experiences throughout the two-day event. Fespa excelled in offering a programme of educational and insightful presentations and provided the perfect platform for knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.” © Fespa

05/03/2021 – Global Summit on 20 – 21 January 2021

Global Summit on 20 – 21 January 2021

Fespa: First virtual summit

Fespa hosted its first virtual Global Summit on 20 – 21 January 2021, welcoming over 165 delegates from 36 countries. By Editorial staff

Satellite images reveal problems in plant growth. The information from the satellite data can help farmers to work in a resource-optimised manner and to offer higher-quality crops. © Melchionna - Remote Sensing

04/03/2021 – 35. Internationale Baumwolltagung Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

35. Internationale Baumwolltagung Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

Cotton: Progressive farming works like this

On 17 and 18 March, the doors will open for the International Cotton Conference Bremen – The Hybrid Edition will be mainly virtual. By Editorial staff

For a high-quality end product with an extra-fine feel, an optimum combination of yarns, needles and circular knitting machines is required. © Groz-Beckert

04/03/2021 – Knits finer than E32

Knits finer than E32

VDMA Webtalk: The fine gauge rule

Representatives from Mayer & Cie., Groz-Beckert and Thies talked about Dos and Don’ts for circular knitted fabrics finer than E32. by Claudia Bitzer By Editorial staff

03/03/2021 – Humanetics Group

Humanetics Group

Human Solutions and Avalution were acquired

The world’s pioneer of vehicle occupant safety Humanetics acquires Human Solutions and Avalution. By Editorial staff

Neil Felton, CEO Fespa: “The delayed event will now take place from 12–15 October 2021 in Amsterdam. By then, I’m confident we can bring together the most comprehensive line-up of suppliers, who will have a huge number of innovations to share. And by Autumn 2021, I believe we’ll all be readier than ever to step out of our routines and re-connect with one another in the real world.” © Fespa

02/03/2021 – In challenging times, strength lies in community

In challenging times, strength lies in community

Fespa: Greeting to the industry from Neil Felton

Neil Felton, CEO, Fespa: “A year of unexpected twists and difficult decisions lies behind us and challenged all of us in different ways.” By Editorial staff

Artist and model Jazzelle Zanaughtti launches Mercedes-Benz’s new ‘How to’ Fashion Story with an interactive event in Oslo. The concept, which focuses on collaboration with young talent, goes hand in hand with the development of Mercedes Benz from a pure automotive company to a provider of multi-layered mobility solutions. © Daimler AG

02/03/2021 – Mobility Turnaround, Part 1

Mobility Turnaround, Part 1

Where can the journey go? An overview

Adidas joins in, Hugo Boss is prepared and Raffaello Rossi is on board when it comes to electric mobility. A report by Yvonne Heinen. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Fashion production in Asia: To ensure that human rights are respected in manufacturing, the government coalition is introducing the Supply Chain Act. © terovesalainen/stock.adobe.com

02/03/2021 – Technology to implement regulations is in place

Technology to implement regulations is in place

Setlog: Supply Chain Act law is long overdue

SCM specialist Setlog is developing a three-phase model to help companies bring transparency to their value chain. By Editorial staff